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Rome, ItalyRome, Italy

Optional 3 Nights Rome Extension

4 Days
Moderate Activity Level
1 Country

Overview

 

 

About This Tour

Rates: $1765* per person  in double room
Single room  supplement : $695

Price is based on a minimum of 24 Passengers

**When Adding this tour as an extension to the Greece tour – you will have the choice to add this extension at the time you book the main tour – there will be a $350 per person additional deposit to book this extension to the Greece tour – if you are booking Rome only, there will be a $500 per passenger deposit**

Included:

  • 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Rome (Hotel Splendide Royal Rome or similar)
  • One group transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel (driver only, no assistance)
  • Breakfast daily at the hotel
  • Two full days of private touring as per the itinerary with a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary
  • Hotel and city taxes

Please note: The included airport transfer is provided only for travelers arriving on the group flight from Thessaloniki, Greece. Passengers arriving on a different flight will need to arrange their own transportation to the hotel.

Not Included:

  • Airfare from Thessaloniki to Rome
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Porterage at hotels and airports
  • Personal expenses
  • Departure transfer Rome hotel to Airport
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and tour manager (approximately €30 per person total)
  • Travel insurance

To Book only the Rome tour – without Greece – please register here:  **SOLD OUT***

To Book Greece with the Rome Extension – click the following link to Register: 
***SOLD OUT****

 

What’s Unique About This Tour

  • Enjoying excellent breakfast daily.
  • We provide life-changing tour experiences at the most affordable rate.
  • All entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary are included
  • Excellent English speaking guides
  • You will stay at centrally located excellent accommodations
Expert Licensed Tour Guides
Excellent Accommodations throughout
Excellent breakfast daily
Deluxe Air-conditioned Coach
Airport Transfers Included

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Thursday

November 19, 2026

Arrival in Rome

Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met at the airport and transfer by private bus to the hotel, where you will be staying for the next three nights. After check-in, you will have some free time to relax. . 

Day 2

Day 2 - Friday

November 20, 2026

Roman Forum, Mamertine Prison, Coliseum, Ostia Antica

After breakfast, we’ll begin our walking tour of the ancient Roman Forum & Coliseum, the vibrant heart of Ancient Rome. From there, we’ll continue to the Arch of Titus, built to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Next, we’ll visit the exterior of the Mamertine Prison, traditionally thought to be where the Apostle Paul was imprisoned. Our journey continues with a visit to the legendary Coliseum, once the site of gladiatorial games where countless lives were lost. Opened in AD 80, the Coliseum could hold between 40,000 and 80,000 spectators. Recently, part of its floor has been restored, offering a fascinating look at the labyrinth of tunnels, cells, and ramps used to transport gladiators and animals.

In the afternoon, exploring the ruins of Ostia Antica, providing a remarkable glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome, and the Ostian Gate, now known as the Gate of St. Paul. Return to our hotel.

Day 3

Day 3 - Saturday

November 21, 2026

Vatican City & Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Abbey of the Three Fountains, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Holy Stairs

After breakfast, our day of sightseeing begins in Vatican City, where we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums, home to some of the world’s most celebrated masterpieces.

Next, we’ll head to the Abbey of the Three Fountains, the traditional site of the Apostle Paul’s martyrdom, and walk along the ancient road he once traveled.

We’ll also visit the 4th-century Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, where Paul’s tomb lies. 

The day concludes with a visit to the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), which, according to Catholic tradition, were the steps Jesus ascended to face trial before Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem. These stairs are believed to have been brought to Rome by Helena, Constantine’s mother. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel

Day 4

Day 4 - Sunday

November 22, 2026

Departure from Rome

After breakfast, transfer to the Rome airport for your flight back to the US

* Please note: visits, excursions, mentioned on the program might have slight changes in the time or in the program scale but without detracting any visit scheduled.

Meals:  Breakfast

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Includes

 

 

Minimum of 24 passengers required for Private tour in Rome 

Included:

  • 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Rome (Hotel Splendide Royal Rome or similar)
  • One group transfer from Rome Airport to the hotel (driver only, no assistance)
  • Breakfast daily at the hotel
  • Two full days of private touring as per the itinerary with a professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites as per the itinerary
  • Hotel and city taxes

Please note: The included airport transfer is provided only for travelers arriving on the group flight from Thessaloniki, Greece. Passengers arriving on a different flight will need to arrange their own transportation to the hotel.

Not Included:

  • Airfare from Thessaloniki to Rome
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Porterage at hotels and airports
  • Personal expenses
  • Departure transfer Rome hotel to Airport
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and tour manager (approximately €30 per person total)
  • Travel insurance

Hotels

America Greece Tours ensures a comfortable and memorable journey to Rome by offering accommodations at top-tier hotels with exceptional amenities and central locations.  In the rare case of overbooking, we offer alternative accommodations of equal or higher quality. With America Greece Tours, you can expect a luxurious stay that complements your once in a lifetime journey.